What's a fly girl? She is also known as the Urban Renaissance Woman. She is educated, stylish, sexy, cool, free-spirited and sophisticated. A fly girl is knowledgeable on an array of topics; she can school you on politics, sports, social issues and entertainment news. She knows the best place for happy hour, the latest clubs and she's rockin' fashions the masses are not up on yet. She is a charmer, the life of the party and has tons of friends.
How fly are you?
I just received an email from Soul Day Spa and Salon (located at 25 Florida Ave, NW) stating that The Washington City Paper named their stylist, Pamela Chatman as “The Best Stylist” in Washington DC. Soul Day Spa and Salon also came in second place for as “The Best Day Spa.”
I used to get my hair done at Soul, by another stylist but I did see Pam’s work first hand and she did a great job on every girl’s hair, I saw coming out of her chair. She is the truth!
Congratulations Pam!
On the other hand, I am actually shocked that Soul Day Spa and Salon came in second place as “The Best Day Spa” in the city. I’ve heard so many mixed reviews about the spa at Soul that it’s shocking that they actually placed. If you haven’t made an appointment for Spa Week, use this opportunity to check out the second best spa in the city.
Fly girls, have you been to Soul Day Spa and Salon? How was your experience?
As I search for the latest beauty products, I stumbled across Hair Rules! Famed celebrity stylist, Anthony Dickey, author of Hair Rules, just expanded his hair care knowledge from the bookstore to the beauty supple store. The recently released Hair Rules line does wonders for curly, wavy and kinky hair.
Dickey states, "Typically, products geared to the kinkiest of textured hair have been relegated to their own special section in the drugstore aisle and can be boiled down to two types: those that chemically alter the hair and those that try to tame it with greasy or waxy ingredients. And the products marketed to non-kinky curly hair don't fare much better; many of them cause extreme dehydration, these products reflect a one-dimensional approach to kinky, curly and wavy hair, and none of them address the multiple textures of an ethnically diverse world."
Hair Rules is dedicated to helping fly girls get the best out of their curls and kinks without mega breakage. (The line can also be used on relaxed or straight hair). Try the Aloe Grapefruit Clarifying shampoo, which gently removes product buildup and environmental residue from scalp and hair and restores movement and shine. This formula combines soothing aloe with clarifying grapefruit and mild cleansers to clarify and decongest hair, without stripping the scalp of natural oils.
The product, Curly Whip contains a protein-enriched formula that tames frizz and protects curls from humidity, keeping them soft, supple and shiny. It controls and defines wiry curls without crunch, infusing them with essential moisture. Recommended for: coarse, wiry, thick, ropy curls and spirals and its great for twists, locks, braids, coiling, texturizers (and silkeners).
The Kinky Curling Cream, is an amazing, ultra-moisturizing curling cream that transforms spongy 'fro and kinks into bouncy, luscious spirals, simply and effortlessly. It stretches and defines tightly wound tresses without chemical or thermal manipulation and eliminates shrinkage and banishes frizz in a single step for wash-and-go results.
Though I have relaxed hair, I still found a new hair care line in Hair Rules. I love the Daily Cleaning Cream moisture-rich no-suds shampoo. It really provided an entirely new cleaning experience; this no-suds creamy shampoo was extremely hydrating and left my hair so soft. It’s especially formulated for dry, coarse, over-processed and heat-styled hair, which is just what I was looking for a shampoo, since I have short hair; I’m constantly applying heat to my hair.
I also tired the Quench Deep Conditioner, which is a daily, ultra-rich conditioning and softening treatment that promotes suppleness, manageability and shine in parched, spongy, frizzy and lackluster hair. It smells so good because it’s formulated with honey, super-conditioning shea butter, coconut and olive oils, with extracts of avocado and jojoba to keep kinky, curly and wavy hair healthy and lustrous.
Fly Girls, if you’re looking for a new hair care line that actually understands your texture, try Hair Rules. Find Hair Rules here: Hair Rules
This summer, Kiehl’s Since 1851, introduced new hair care products that will help fly girls find their perfect recipe for stylish hair. Kiehl’s starts a campaign tomorrow called, “Natural Recipes for Healthy Hair,” an event where every Thursday, from August 14 through September 25, customers can make appointments to work one-on-one with Kiehl’s experts. The experts will consult with the fly girl to determine exactly which type of shampoo, conditioner or treatment is best suited to her hair needs.
Each consultation will also include a recipe for the perfect hairstyle, featuring the styling aids in Kiehl’s Stylist Series, as well as the opportunity to experience the Stylist Series formulas in store. Participants will also be introduced to Kiehl’s newest products, Ultimate Thickening Shampoo and Strong-Hold Styling Gel, with the ultimate goal to find the perfect formulas and products that will nourish each customer’s own hair type and style, and address any of their personal hair care issues.
Kiehl’s stylists will “diagnose” each customer’s hair needs, and describe and demonstrate the perfect styling recipe, whether they’re looking for a “Silky-Smooth and Straight,” style, or “Healthy, Natural Curls,” or “Versatile Sculpting.” At the end of the consultation, each participant will walk away with a recipe card with a description of their look, as well as product samples to test, and to help recreate the look at home.
“Natural Recipes For Healthy Hair” takes place every Thursday from Aug. 14 through Sept. 25 during store hours at Kiehl’s Since 1851, 3110 M Street NW, Washington, DC.
Please call 202-333-5101 to make an appointment. Tell them Fly Girl sent you!
Aww, summer is here and there is nothing more exciting than getting pretty for a summer night. Here are a few beauty finds for the three months of hotness, turn up the A/C and strut your hot stuff.
Carol’s Daughter Hair Balm- After being a beach bunny, drench your locks with this liquid shine- booster. For relaxed and natural hair, this hair balm also acts as an ultra-moisturizer, with the help of shea butter, cocoa butter and toasted palm kernel oil. $ 12
Tart Enbrightenment BriteSmile Lip Gloss-How cute and multifunctional is this? This magic wand whitens teeth and brightens your smile. One side is BriteSmile To Go, a mint-flavored formula that lightens teeth up to 8 shades in 8 days; the other side holds Tart’s t5 gloss in a rosy red shade with blue undertones to enhance your newfound whiteness. $26
Enough of the woodsy, vanilla scents of winter, summer is all about floral, fruits and sun. Try my favorite summer scents.
Aquolina Pink Sugar All Over Body Spritzer- An intoxicating blend of Sicilian orange with hints of raspberry, fig leaves, strawberry, vanilla and caramel. $20
Stella Sheer by Stella McCartney- Light and fresh, perfect for the summer, Stella Sheer is a summarized version of Stella. A lovely combination of peony and white fressia combined with spicy pink pepper, rose, white mush and crisp raspberry. $54
Juicy Couture Rollerball- How Cute! How Juicy! This cute little rollerball of fragrance is so portable, you will always be a juicy girl. Filled with Juicy’s signature fragrance of watermelon, mandarin, pink passion fruit and caramel. $20
Its summertime, time to bring out the bold, bright, tropic-inspired shades, check out a few of my faves.
Stila Eye shadow Palette- Shimmer and spice and everything nice. This glittery limited edition of shades from bronze, copper, to pinks and peaches. $20
M.A.C. Nail Lacquer in Phosphor- Why not match your nail polish to your mood? Feeling sunny? Try this goldish- yellow shade from M.A.C. Cosmetics. $10
To wear a weave or to not wear a weave? That is the question. This past weekend my best friend was playing hair stylist to my other best friend by putting a relaxer in her hair, with a fresh perm my friend decided to complete the hair styling herself and proceeded to put a fake bun in her hair. When she emerged from bathroom her hair was slicked down and in the back was an attached bun in the center of her head. How does it look she asked? I piped up and offered my opinion and simply asked her, “Why don’t you wear your hair?”
“I don’t like my hair,” she replied. Then we went into a discussion to why she doesn’t wear her own but opts to add attachments and sew-in weaves. In the years that I’ve known her, I have rarely seen her own natural hair that sits on the top of her head. What is there not to love about your own hair? In our conversation about our hair, I was the first to admit that I had my own hair insecurities. I too was a slave to weaves. It all started in high school when I decided to try a new look and add some hair to my own. The new look turned into a six yearlong relationship with Yaki human hair and glue. Every two weeks I would religiously go into the beauty supply store buy 12 inch Yaki straight and have my hair stylist gel down my own hair and attach the weave. When the two weeks was up, I then struggled to wash all the hair glue out and started the process over. Now, if anything my weaves were fly and I often received compliments on my hair. But underneath the weave, I had no idea what my own hair was doing and I completely neglected my natural hair by continuously adding glue on top of glue, and no matter how many compliments I received, sporting around fake hair by Europeans still didn’t do it for me.
I had to carry around hair glue in my purse in case a track slipped, I would never allow my boyfriend to touch my hair and when I started to sweat during gym class, I was relived that I had my hair glue in my hobo bag. I was also envious of other girls who could wear their own hair, I took notice to every girl who had a healthy feather wrap, beautiful bouncy curls, a hip natural ‘fro or two-toned locs. I yearned to have my boyfriend run his fingers through my hair not find a head full of tracks. So for my 21st birthday, I decided to break free of the weave chains and wash out the glue for the last time and cut my hair.
I felt like a brand new woman, I had a cute short Malinda Williams do and I finally had a hairstyle with my own hair! I would constantly run my own fingers through my hair, examine my hair in the mirror and I felt great! I was no longer a slave to weave, I finally understood that underneath the glue and tracks lived healthy hair that was all mines. Not only, did the new hair cut boost my self esteem, it showed up my facial features, brought out my eyes and smile and I no longer hid behind a long hair that wasn’t mines. Plus, guys loved my new look!
In my continued conversation with my best friends, I convince my friend to take out the bun and have my other friend flat iron her hair. 20 minutes later, my friend had a full, healthy feather wrap, when she observed herself in the mirror; she shocked herself. She never knew that her hair could look so good, she too felt like a new woman. It was simple; she just needed someone to push her into seeing how wonderful her natural self was. If one chooses to wear a weave there is nothing wrong with that decision, but when one opts to become a slave to weave you might have to look deeper into yourself. If you’re attempting to achieve a look that isn’t you, try to find your own personal style.If you’re going to weave, rock the hell outta of it! And if you wearing your own hair keep it healthy, remember it does lie on top of your head.
____________________________________________________________ How to keep your hair healthy:
Water Drink lots of water. Water makes up one-fourth of the weight of a strand of hair. Moisture makes the hair supple, so make sure you get plenty of fluids. Do not wait till you are thirsty to drink water, being thirsty means your body has lost water and you are dehydrated. Drinking eight to ten glasses of water a day will help keep your hair silky and shiny.
Eat Protein Protein is one the key to healthy hair. Protein will give the shaft if your hair more strength and helps reduce the likelihood of damage through brushing and splitting. Foods such as fish, meat, milk, cheese and cereals contain tons of protein.
Minerals
There are several minerals that help aid in having healthy hair:
Iron helps to carry oxygen to the hair. Without enough iron, hair and its follicles get starved of oxygen. This means that the ‘goodness’ in the root of your hair is much less effective along the length of the strand. You can increase your iron intake by eating red meat and dark green vegetables, or by iron supplements.
Zinc builds hair protein, which helps to prevent hair loss. Meat and seafood are the foods highest in zinc.
Copper is involved in the pigmentation of hair. You can optimize your natural color with a diet with plenty of copper. Who needs hair dye and fake color! Shellfish, liver, fresh vegetables, nuts, seeds and meat are all high in copper
Vitamins Get Familiar with these vitamins to maintain healthy hair:
Vitamin A will give you a healthy scalp, because it’s great for the skin! You can get vitamin A from foods like vegetables - in particular, in carrots. (So it’s good for the waistline too!)
Vitamin B and C are important for good circulation, hair growth and hair color. If you ensure that you have enough vitamin B and C, you’ll have strong, supple strands of hair that do not split. You can get these vitamins from eating foods like fruit, vegetables, cereals, eggs, milk and bread.
Adding Shine to Hair:
Fine Hair: Look for a shampoo that has wheat proteins and polymers as ingredients. They coat the hair shaft, making it appear thicker. Learn to use spray volumizers. They light enough to deposit a light mist of shine in droplets on the hair without wilting it.
Normal Hair: Use a shampoo that has silk amino acids. It adds softness and repair hair structure. Lecithin restores hair texture. Gels and creams will add shine without weight. First, it's necessary to pour the product in your palm. Rub your hands together, and then lightly pat over head.
Thick Coarse Hair: The best shine enhancers for this type of hair are old-fashioned pomades. They work not only to deliver shine, but to moisturize this type of hair.
Tips For More Shine:
* Use heat-activated shampoo * Deep condition at least weekly * Don't use too many styling products that can dull the hair by coating it.
Try this homemade hair mask, it work wonders for your hair and you can snack on the fruit while adding shine to your hair!
Strawberry Hair Mask: Mash eight strawberries with one-tablespoon mayonnaise. Massage into washed, damp hair. Cover with a shower cap, then a warm towel. Wash out with a shampoo/conditioner combination. This luscious mix of rich acidic berries will leave your hair both conditioned and with rich gloss.
_____________________________________________________________ Products to try:
Paul Mitchell’s Tea Tree Oil- Tea Tree Special Shampoo Fresh and Clean – A special combination of cleansers and Australian tea tree oil leave hair refreshingly clean, while enhancing vitality and adding lusterStimulates – The combination of tea tree oil and peppermint create a cooling tingleInvigorates – The unique combination of tea tree oil, peppermint, and lavender creates a refreshing fragrance experience $11.99 drugstore.com
Organics Conditioning Hair Oil This organic conditioning hair oil contains of sesame seed, sunflower and olive oil and few drops of this potent blend, is all it takes to revitalize and rejuvenate coarse hair. It also protects your strands from the harsh exposure of pollutants, smoke and the sun. $22.50 orgins.com
Keune Phyto Protein Spray Used by celebrities, this protein-rich spray, which can be rinsed out or left in, conditions locks while natural green tea and chamomile extracts help to calm. It also helps protect your hair and scalp before, during and after coloring and perming. $16.80 keune.com
Listen to this, " I'm Not My Hair" by India Arie featuring Akon
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